Dictionary Check: thrust
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Definition
noun
the force used in pushing
Example:
"the push of the water on the walls of the tank"
noun
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
Example:
"one strong stab to the heart killed him"
noun
the act of applying force to propel something
Example:
"after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"
noun
verbal criticism
Example:
"he enlivened his editorials with barbed thrusts at politicians"
noun
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
Example:
"he warned me with a jab with his finger"
verb
push forcefully
Example:
"He thrust his chin forward"
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